Principal Stormwater and Hydrology Engineer - Corporation UAE

Principal Stormwater and Hydrology Engineer - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAEPosition Overview

This senior‑level role leads stormwater and hydrology design for major Abu Dhabi infrastructure programs. The position focuses on hydrological modeling, drainage strategies, regulatory compliance, and team leadership to deliver sustainable, resilient water management solutions across transportation and urban development projects.

Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Engineering
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

• Lead planning and design of stormwater and hydrology systems across roads, urban development, and infrastructure projects
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to assess flows, drainage patterns, and system performance
• Develop flood mitigation, erosion control, and sustainable drainage solutions
• Ensure all designs meet Abu Dhabi ADQCC requirements, environmental codes, and industry standards
• Utilize BIM tools for infrastructure workflows including clash detection and model coordination
• Work extensively with Infoworks ICM, Bentley, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Esri GIS tools
• Drive value engineering and design optimization activities
• Supervise and mentor senior and junior engineers, modelers, and technical staff
• Review and approve designs, calculations, technical reports, and BOQs
• Coordinate approvals and NOCs with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies
• Lead internal and external coordination to ensure technical alignment and smooth project delivery
• Prepare drainage studies, environmental assessments, risk evaluations, and permitting documentation
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry best practices in stormwater management
• Provide expert technical guidance during design development, construction supervision, and post‑contract phases
• Identify and resolve design‑related issues, interface conflicts, and environmental constraints

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering; master’s preferred
• Minimum 13 years of stormwater and hydrology engineering experience
• Strong understanding of stormwater standards, sustainability requirements, and drainage regulations
• Experience with Abu Dhabi authority processes including ADQCC
• Proficient in hydrology and drainage design software including Infoworks ICM, Bentley, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Esri GIS
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to mentor multidisciplinary teams

• Hydrology and hydraulic modeling
• Sustainable drainage systems
• Flood mitigation and erosion control
• BIM for infrastructure
• Authority approvals (ADQCC and relevant Abu Dhabi entities)
• Value engineering and optimization
• Technical review and design leadership
• Multi‑stakeholder coordination

• Contribute to high‑impact stormwater and drainage programs across Abu Dhabi
• Work with a global engineering organization recognized for technical excellence
• Strong long‑term career development opportunities in water, infrastructure, and environmental engineering
• Collaborative environment with access to advanced modeling technologies